Redditch Mens Seconds took another useful step towards promotion, with a 3-2 win away at Old Silhillians.
Adrian Young’s men remain top of their league with just two games remaining, but due to the fixture set-up now face a week out while second and third placed Streetly and Shrewsbury play each other in a game that could go some way towards deciding which two teams are promoted at the end of the year.
After their week off, the Seconds play both Streetly and Shrewsbury in a difficult and nerve-wracking finale to the season.
But if they show the same level of grit and determination during the final games as they have in the second half of the season then promotion will be thoroughly deserved.
Against Old Silhillians Redditch looked to have made things easy for themselves with two goals in the first half.
Dave Baker put them ahead in the sixth minute from a penalty corner, before Lee Beedon doubled the advantage in the 21st.
And when Alan Povey grabbed Redditch’s third ten minutes into the second half it looked as if it were game over.
The home side fought back though, scoring two goals leaving Redditch on their back feet, but the Kingfishers held on to claim what could be a valuable win.
Redditch Mens Thirds promotion challenge looks to be over though after losing 4-3 away at Streetly.
Goals from Matt Davies and Lawniey Chiu had put Barry Fitzpatrick’s men two ahead at half time, and despite another Davies strike, Streetly fought back to score four goals that will severely dent Redditch’s promotion aspirations.
Redditch Ladies Firsts claimed a 4-3 win away at Droitwich that cements their mid table status.
Two goals from Anna Stafford put Redditch 2-1 ahead at half time, before goals from Liv Laxton and Leah Healey sewed the game up.
Redditch Ladies Seconds meanwhile stunned league leaders Harbourne with a 4-0 win.
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